Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 12
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1.In which year was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms entrenched in the Constitution?
- A1982
- B1867
- C1931
- D1965
The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
2.What did Reginald Fessenden achieve?
- ABuilding the Canadarm for use in outer space
- BInventing the telephone at his summer house
- CInventing the first electric light bulb
- DSending the first wireless voice message in the world
Reginald Fessenden contributed to the invention of radio, sending the first wireless voice message in the world. (Canadian achievements and inventions)
3.What did the stock market crash of 1929 lead to?
- AThe Second World War
- BThe Quiet Revolution
- CThe Roaring Twenties
- DThe Great Depression
The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, also called the Dirty Thirties. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
4.What usually happens if the government is defeated on a confidence vote?
- AThe Senate takes over the government
- BThe Governor General appoints new ministers
- CThe Supreme Court rules on the matter
- DThe Prime Minister asks the Governor General to call an election
After an election the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government. (After an election: government and opposition)
5.What did Canada help found in 1970?
- ANORAD, the joint air defence command with the U.S.A.
- BNATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- CLa Francophonie, an association of French-speaking countries
- DThe Commonwealth of Nations, from the former Empire
In 1970 Canada helped found La Francophonie, an international association of French-speaking countries. (Modern Canada, the Cold War and Quebec)
6.What must you bring to the polling station?
- AYour citizenship certificate and nothing else
- BYour voter information card and proof of identity and address
- CYour passport together with your last tax return
- DNothing at all, since your name is on the list
On election day bring your voter information card and proof of your identity and address to the polling station. (Voting procedures)
7.Which languages are most spoken in British Columbia’s cities after English?
- AJapanese and Korean
- BSpanish and Punjabi
- CChinese and Punjabi
- DFrench and Chinese
Chinese and Punjabi are the most spoken languages in British Columbia's cities after English. (The West Coast)
8.Which right allows a Canadian to apply for a passport?
- AAboriginal peoples’ rights
- BOfficial language rights
- CFreedom of association
- DMobility rights
Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. (Other rights in the Charter)
9.Who was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec?
- ASir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
- BSir George-Étienne Cartier
- CSir Wilfrid Laurier
- DSir Leonard Tilley
Sir George-Étienne Cartier was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec. (Macdonald, Cartier and expansion of the Dominion)
10.What does the Charter say about Aboriginal peoples’ rights?
- AExisting treaty rights are replaced by the Charter
- BEach province decides which of them are recognised
- CCharter rights will not adversely affect treaty or other Aboriginal rights
- DThey apply only on reserve land, not off-reserve
The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples. (Other rights in the Charter)
11.Which two principles does the Charter say Canada is founded upon?
- ALiberty, equality and fraternity
- BLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- CPeace, order and good government
- DThe supremacy of God and the rule of law
The Charter begins with the words that Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
12.What is Canada’s approximate population?
- AAbout 60 million
- BAbout 11 million
- CAbout 34 million
- DAbout 18 million
Canada has a population of about 34 million people. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
13.Where are the ancestors of Aboriginal peoples believed to have migrated from?
- AEurope
- BPolynesia
- CAfrica
- DAsia
The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from Asia many thousands of years ago. (Aboriginal peoples)
14.How does Nunavut’s Legislative Assembly choose a premier and ministers?
- ABy direct territorial election
- BBy consensus
- CBy party vote
- DBy appointment from Ottawa
Nunavut's 19-member Legislative Assembly chooses a premier and ministers by consensus. (The Northern Territories)
15.In which year did Parliament pass the Official Languages Act?
- A1867
- B1969
- C1982
- D1963
Parliament passed the Official Languages Act in 1969. (Official languages and popular sports)
16.Which city is called the diamond capital of North America?
- AIqaluit
- BYellowknife
- CSaskatoon
- DWhitehorse
Yellowknife is called the diamond capital of North America. (The Northern Territories)
17.Which 1759 battle marked the end of France’s empire in America?
- AThe Battle of Châteauguay
- BThe Battle of Queenston Heights
- CThe Battle of Vimy Ridge
- DThe Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham marked the end of France's empire in America. (The struggle for a continent)
18.What drove the fur-trade economy?
- ADemand for beaver pelts in Europe
- BDemand for timber in Britain
- CThe search for a northwest passage
- DDemand for cod in Europe
The fur-trade economy was driven by the demand for beaver pelts in Europe. (Royal New France)
19.Which province is Canada’s Pacific gateway?
- AYukon, on the northern Pacific coast
- BAlberta, with its oil and gas exports
- CManitoba, with its hydro-electric power
- DBritish Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, on the Pacific coast. (The West Coast)
20.Which of these is also a constitutional monarchy?
- AAustralia
- BThe United States
- CGermany
- DFrance
Other constitutional monarchies include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, Japan, Jordan and Morocco. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)